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Graduation Requirements

The requirements for graduation from high school as established by the Indiana Department of Education and the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township’s Board of Education include:

1. A student shall complete 45 credits of high school work. The 45 credits must include 28 credits of required work and 17 credits of electives.
2. Students must attend seven semesters in grades 9-10-11-12.
3. The student must pass the required portions of ISTEP, Indiana’s Graduation Qualifying Examination (GQE) to receive a diploma.
4. Students typically earn a maximum of 8 credits each semester. Credit deficient students may be given alternative opportunities to earn additional credit as needed.
5. Students are generally expected to graduate with their originating class. Students who fail to do so will be evaluated and a further educational plan will be determined.
6. Course requirements must be met.

• Core 40 Diploma
• Vincennes University Associates Degree

Commencement exercises will be held in May/June.  Students who complete their academic requirements in January will receive their diploma in May/June and may participate in the May/June commencement exercises.

The diploma is a legal document with the complete birth-certificate name.